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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. In Chapter 14, what kind of a city is Barcelona?
2. In Chapter 22, who is the captain of the group of men who took over the boat that Henry, Percy, Felicity are on?
3. In Chapter 19, what does the thief-taker call Henry?
4. In Chapter 16, what does Helena heat on the fire for all of them for breakfast?
5. What do Helena and her brother tell Felicity when she asks what is in the Baseggio box?
Short Essay Questions
1. In Chapter 20, why does Helena stab Henry when she finds him in the study?
2. In Chapter 21, why does the boatswain refuse to let Felicity, Percy, and Henry on the boat to Italy once he sees them all together?
3. In Chapter 17, why do Percy, Henry and Felicity all go to a local bookstore in Barcelona?
4. In Chapter 15, why does Felicity tell Henry she is sorry for him?
5. In Chapter 15, what does Felicity ask Henry about that makes Henry uncomfortable?
6. In Chapter 19, why does the thief-taker's striking of Henry's face cause Henry such shame and fright?
7. In Chapter 24, how does Henry convince the French naval men to leave Scipio's ship alone?
8. In Chapter 16, what offer does Helena make that surprises Henry and Percy?
9. In Chapter 13, what does Helena Robles tell Henry, Percy and Felicity that devastates Henry?
10. In Chapter 19, what does Henry force himself to think about to give himself courage when he is starting to fall apart?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Write an essay explaining why you think Helena Robles ultimately turns against the Duke of Bourbon at the point in the novel when it matters the most.
Essay Topic 2
Percy tells Henry that he believes he can live a good, happy, and worthwhile life despite his illness. How do Henry's feelings about Percy's attitude towards his illness change as the novel progresses? Write an essay explaining your answer, citing specific references to the text to support your conclusions.
Essay Topic 3
What qualities does the Duke of Bourbon embody, and why do you think he is ultimately willing to risk his life to obtain the object he thinks will bring him the most power and influence? Write an essay explaining your answer.
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